Ron Rameriez 49...
Ron Rameriez 49 Ford pickup was a show standout and winner of First Place in the Full Custom Pickup Class (31-57) Rameriz is from Merced, California.
Pat and John Erickson of Vancouver,...
Pat and John Erickson of Vancouver, Washington, were also part of this years GNRS award winners and we were impressed with the quality of this pearl-yellow-with-flames 41 Ford pickup. The nostaligic-themed pickup was awarded a Second Place trophy in the Street Rod Cab Pickup/Truck (36-48) class.
Bob & Linda Duarte of Folsom...
Bob & Linda Duarte of Folsom have rebuilt grandfather Chick Ferkovichs 60 F-100. The gold-and-white F-100 is slightly tubbed and is as nice a 60 Ford as you can find. The Duartes Fun-hundred was selected for First Place in the Pro Street Truck/Van/Wagon Class (55-1960)
Joe Pattisons Mint Green...
Joe Pattisons Mint Green Ford F-100 from Georgetown, California, is Dads Truck and its a very tasty and well-restored original 56 Ford pickup.
Jack and Maggie Hofmann of...
Jack and Maggie Hofmann of Linden, California, brought their House of Color Pearl-finished 55/56/57/91 Chevy to the show: It has various parts from each year, but comes together in a most pleasing way. The truck took home First Place in Semi-Custom Pickup (35-57). Look for a future feature in CCT.
Rick Hays nice yellow-and-white...
Rick Hays nice yellow-and-white 72 Chevy Cheyenne C10 with 20-inch Boyd Coddington wheels is a feature truck from our last issue. This crowd-pleaser won First Place in the Mild Custom Truck class, and hails from Orangevale, California. Its another ride that has been in the family since it was new.
John and Susan Davis of Forest...
John and Susan Davis of Forest Grove, Oregon, brought this smooth, Viper Red 37 Ford Delivery Wagon to the Grand National Roadster Show last year. The all-steel truck on a TCI Engineering chassis is still gathering admirers and a First Place Street Rod Delivery class trophy.
Rudy Hindelangs blown...
Rudy Hindelangs blown big-blockpowered 59 Chevy Stepside is a loud and badass truck that will take you on the ride of your life. . .if youre crazy enough to get in! The Ice-Lemon-Yellow hauler hauled a Second Place Trophy in the Radical Custom Pickup class back to Gardnerville, Nevada.
The heavy hitter of the show...
The heavy hitter of the show was Bob Macquoids bright-yellow 48 Ford COE 3YD Willard Mixer cement truck. Lees Vintage Auto Shop handled the tough task of rebuilding this vintage work truck.
Greg and Elaine Rice of Keller,...
Greg and Elaine Rice of Keller, Texas, own this sweet red 40 Ford pickup with triple-layer flames by flame artist Mike Wet Willey. It was selected for a First Place trophy in the Hot Rod Pickup class (40-48). Look for a future feature on this air suspended truck with the passenger car front end.
Entry number 1511 arrive courtesy...
Entry number 1511 arrive courtesy of Kathy and Larry Breed of Carmichael, California the proud owners of this solid red 31 Ford Model A closed cab pickup with tinted glass and billet wheels all around. The body panel fit and finish is exceptional.
Scott Pruetts black...
Scott Pruetts black Pro Street 55 Chevy is powered by a pretty and potent B&M blown engine. Scott hails from Fair Oaks, California.
Flamin Red...
Flamin Red is the name of Alan and Penny Shaws 51 Chevy three-window pickup built by Randys Rod & Custom Shop. The Shaws own their own fiberglass business, but we doubt theres much glass in this very radical ride, whichtook home an Outstanding UndercarriageTruck award.
Willys pickups dont...
Willys pickups dont come much neater than Bill Woodworths green 34 from Portland, Oregon, with a rarely-seen blown V-8 60 engine. Listening to this cool pickup run will put a smile on your face, but be sure to check out all of the well-engineered details in an upcoming CCT feature. The lime-green Willys was honored with a Steves Auto Restorations Award.
Chuck Thompson of Atascadero,...
Chuck Thompson of Atascadero, California, is the proud owner of this sanitary white 54 Chevy pickup with a Buick Regal subframe. Chucks truck took home the Truck Sweepstakes Award and some cash too!
The Howlie Kart,...
The Howlie Kart, a clone of the famous Ala Kart, was on hand to delight fans of the twice-AMBR-winning Model A pickup recently purchased by John Mumford of the Bay Area. Brizio Street Rods will restore the Ala Kart to its original condition.
Every February for the past 52 years, organizers in Sacramento, California, have presented a unique hot rod, custom car, and custom truck show called Autorama. Organized by Hot Rod Shows and Dan Cyr Enterprises, this years show was hosted by Les Schwab Tires, Folsom Auto Mall, and Ralphs Super Markets.
The 02 Autorama has a distinct heritage for a number of prestigious awards. Theyre called the Big B Awards and include the H. A. Bagdasarian Worlds most Beautiful Custom, the Sam Barris award (won this year by Richard Zocci), the Joe Bailon Award (won by John and Kathy DAgostino), and the Dick Bertolucci Award. These Best of the Best awards, and many other class awards, are the foundation for one of the West Coasts most entertaining automotive events.
Autorama was originally organized by the young World War II veterans who formed the Thunderbolts Car Club. The first show was held at the local Capitol Chevrolet showroom to settle a dispute between two club members over who had the best car. Interestingly, there were 26 cars in the first show and neither of the two cars in question was selected for top honors.
Over the years, Autorama has become the gemstone in the auto activities around the Central California area. Five separate buildings held this years Autorama, and each one had a little something for everyone, young or old, while maintaining high standards for quality and craftsmanship in the various classes.
Since we focus on American-made vintage trucks, well show some of the colorful ones caught on film for your viewing pleasure.